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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

When we will get a new bridge.
If the LEDGER don't print the
news.
When Washington street is to be
extended.
If the cleveland weather" is
not staying with us.
If the wedding crop is not prov.
ing unusually large.
1.-THE Agnes Herndon Company
wont draw a packed house.
What the Mining Directors will
do at their meeting to night.
What the Mining Company pro
poses to do with the hole.
If electric lights are not sadly
needed at the Union Depot.
Thanksgiving will not be APP.
propriately observed in Mexico thi
year.
If Mexico cannot boast of tn,
finest and pest kept business houses
of any townin the State.
It the Council will discuss tn
bridge question at the next regula
meeting, Monday night.
If Manager Armstrong is no
keeping his word about bookin!
none but first-class attractions.
1.-THE Masonic Home ought no
be brought to Mexico. Strong ef
forts are now being made in tina
| direction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The Gartrell goods are held in
st. Louis in the car they were ship
ped in. They will be returned here
to satisfy judgments as soon as the
freight charges both ways are guar
anteed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
A GOOD START MADE.
Strong Committee of Masons APP
pointed to Look After the
Location Of the Home
Here.

At a meeting of Hebron Masonic
Lodge Tuesday the following COM
mittee was appointed to take initia-
tory steps towards securing the loca-
ton ofthe Missouri Masonic Home
in this city: A. S. Houston, J. C.
Bassford, ]. H. Hayden, A. C.
Barnes, l.. Phillip, John M. Mar
maduke, Judge Sumner, James
Pasqueth, Thos. E. Day, A. G..
Turner, J.. M. Menefee, FL. A.
Ricketts,, S. M. Edwards and J. A.
Potts. The committee met at the
Office ofB. G. johnson in the Court
House this forenoon at half past
nine, A. G. Barnes was elected
chairman and J. c. Bassford secre-
tary. A call was ordered issued
for a mass meeting of citizens Of
Mexico and Audrain County at the
Court House at 2 p. m. Saturday,
for the purpose of obtaining sub.
scriptions, and otherwise moving
in the direction of the Home.
The advantages of securing the
location of this splendid institu.
ton were fully discussed, the ma,
ture of the donation, the amount
necessary and other matters of thi'
nature were talked over. The com
mittee adjourned to meet at Z
p. m. tomorrow at the same place
The ball has been started, and
glance at the names of the gentle
men composing the committee o
Masons is to insure hat it will b
kept in lively motion. Mexico
wants the Masonic Home bad, anc
will doubtless get what she wants
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The Sunday School convention at
Vandalia Saturday and Sunday was
a splendid success. The meeting
was well attended and enjoyable
throughout. The following were
elected officers for the ensuing
term: Ed. J. w. Higbee, presi-
dent; J. N. Cross, secretary; Miss
Laura Clark, treasurer; b. L.Locke,
John Beal and J.. NJ. Culbertson
executive committee. Next meet
ing to be held at Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Lee have
removed to Mexico, Mr.. Lee hay.
ing recently been appointed ex-
press agent at hat place. Their
many friends here regretted ex.
eeedingly to see them leave
Jefferson City Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

All of the Audrain Hunting
party have returned from South
Missouri. They report a good time
The rest of the party viii be home
tonight. Deer were scarce, only
two being killed. Small game was
plentiful, and lots of it bagged.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Mrs. A. C. Cassidy, of st. Louis
and Miss Alice Cunningham ,daugh.
ter of Elmer Cunningham, arrived
here Monday, and are the guests o:
friends and relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
A Bargain That Wont Last Long.

In order to reduce our stock with
a view of moving into u new
building, we will offer u entire
stock of heating and cook stoves
cheaper than they have Eve been
sold in Mexico. Please do not fail
to get prices before buying.
GOT 6S 1t BRYAN 81 RINGo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

A juvenile drum corps, com.
posed Of boys ranging in years from
seven to eleven, was presented
s mieh q set Of caps last evening by
vi. Hank B. Taft, The presenta.
ton took place at the Windso,
Hotel, and the band of delighted
Youngsters gave an open air con.
cert IN recognition of the gift.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Bryan d Ringo are moving into
their handsome new building on
South Jefferson street. This will
make one ofthe most complete and
elegant hardware stores in the CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

During the month just closed the
indications t~elegraphed to this of
nee by the signal service depart.
ment have been verified as to the
weather every day. Out of TWEEN.
ty-six days the temperature indica.
nons We're verified sixteen times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
Reception to the Bride and Groom
at the College.

Prof. and Mrs. A. K. Yancey will
be pleased to see their friends and
the'friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
Gibbs at the College on Thursday
evening. Nov. 3rd, from 8:3oto II
| o'clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Johnny, the five year old son OF
w. w. Allen, of Southwest Mexico.
died Saturday night, of membran,
Gus Group. The funeral occurred
yesterday. This Is the second
child of this family to die within
the past week and another Is quite
IL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The Directors of the Mining Co.
will hold a business meeting to-
morrow night at the office of Bass
ford's & Tucker.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
Attention. Select Knights.

As business of great Importance
will come before the Legion at its
next regular meeting, Friday even
ing, November 4, 1887, all comrades
are expected to be present, espec-
tally those holding beneficiary GER
tifcates. CHAs. MURRAY,
Commander.
z TT HERMAN. Recorder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Water was Tuesday shut off from
all lawn sprinklers over the city,
and from the watering troughs, ac-
cording to contract.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

WANTEp-Two good, energetic
men to sell Singer Sewing Machines.
Apply to l.. Coil, at Nlll's grocery
atprp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The decrease of the public debt
during October was sf6,S33, 995;
since June SO, GAO, 736, OBS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
Probably. at this Season,

Young Mr.. Algernon Pell: II
want to get a pair of low shoes
New Clerk: Eyes sir; some-
thing for about rs cents?n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The prospect is good for a large
attendance from the country and
small towns around Mexico at Sam
Jones' lecture.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

B. F. Dobyns is home from a six
weeks visit in Kentucky. He had a
delightful time, and, it is said, will
make another visit to that State in
a month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Logan Mundy's many friends are
glad to know that he is able to APP
pear on the streets, after a serious
illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

J. T. Johnson and J. w. Atchi-
son are the auctioneers for the
Shorthorn sale. They will do good
work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
California Excursion.

Pacific Coast excursion and tour
list tickets, to principle points in
California, Oregon and Arizona.
+. s. Wnsos, Tiki. Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

A marriage license was issued
Tuesday to James S. Willingham
and Miss Maggie Lockridge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

will trade a house and lot in
Laddonia for a good horse and bug
gy. G.. Y. TRIcE.
w30& d75-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
Money to Loan

LAKENAN 4 BARNES, financial cor
~rosropdents of Eastern capitalists, have
unlimited capital TO loan for . to years
timn ut A low rate of interest on farms In
Audrain and ~neighboring counties. Priv
iIege of paying part or all of loan before
ane We also loan home money ON very
reasonable terms. If you desire 4 loan
call on us and we will give you terms that
defy competition.
LAKENAN &
Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agents,
MEXICO, MO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Walter Squires has returned from
Kansas City. He says ''there is
no place like home-Mexico."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Mrs. Hal. Gibbs is very i'll. Her
sister, Mrs. James Watts, of Slater,
is in attendance at her bedside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

-T---
VIM. Biggers has tho contract TO
reconstruct the Holt building,
South jefferson street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Geo. R. Johnson is buying Il fine
lot of horses and paying good
nrices-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Miss Watkins, daughter, of
Squire Watkins, of Vandalia, is
very i'll, of typhoid lever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
A Card.

In case of mistakes or delays in
delivering goods, I must ask the
indulgence of my friends for a few
days. / will be in shape to give
MY usual attention to orders within
As hours. Respectfully,
III. EASTER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
MEXICO, MO.

A good deal OF broom corn Is be
inc shipped from Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Five sheep owned by ". o,
Johnson, of this city, were killed
by dogs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The report that there will be Il
wedding at the Rem Gibbs recep-
ton" is all a mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Kendall Il Co. have the thanks
of the LEDGER for some elegant
y~enison.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Sam Baskin wants the dog tax
strictly enforced. A ferocious dog
DESTROYED his new hat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

l.. J. Farrah will leave for Cali
fornia. Mrs. Farrah will go to
Iantha, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Lee A. Mcconnell, formerly Of
this city, is in the real estate bust
ness in San Francisco.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

B. B. Tureman is in receipt Of a
beautiful present from California.
He wont tell who it is from, but we
are sure a lady of elegant taste
made it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The report that diphtheria has
broken out in this city is without
foundation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

. Street Commissioner Mckinney's
force ofmen is doing great work on
South Jefferson street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Mrs. Louisa Drake, an aunt Of a,
S. Houston, of this city, died near
Santa Fe Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Paul, the south side grocer, will
shorty move into the building now
occupied by Easter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The Long Branch Baptist church
is completed and viii be dedicated
Sunday, November 20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Jack Daniel, of Thompson, Is
able to be out after Il six weeks Ill
ness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The Laddonia post-otiioe is to be
moved into J. l.. Pierces store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
Correction.

To the Editor of the Globe-Democrat.
ST. PAUL's CHURCH, MEXICO,
Mo-, Oct. 2S.-In an editorial note
of to-day's issue you ccu the
Right Rev. Bishop Perry, of Iowa,
of saying hat ''the Revolutionary
War was a mistake" VIII you
please allow me to state that the
Bishop said no such thing, or any
thing like it, and that when it was
first reported in the New York
World he instantly denied it, but
stated that he looked upon it (the
Revolutionary War)as a thing to be
gloried in, and hat he was proud
of the fact that his ancestors fought
on the side of American liberty.
Perhaps the Bishop may have
stated that the English, with all
their love of liberty, made a mis-
take. J. A. NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Miss Martha Sullifger has re-
turned from Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
Sam Jones' Gems.

Ifyou don't enjoy religion, why
don't you get out Of it.
The DEVILS idea is to make you a
hypocrite, but to keep you in ig-
norance fit.
Infdelityis the mushroom rising
from the dunghill of faithless
church members.
I'd want to 60 to heaven if the
devil was there; but I'd join the
procession to run him out.
You can't clear the spring branch
when there's a hog wollerin' in the
spring all the time.
Tdrather have doctor who gave
me nothin' but bread pills anC
prayed over 'em than the creates
physician among infidels.
I've got more respect for the ricl
rascals than [ have for poor ones.
for the rich got paid for their mean
ness, but the poor ones served thu
devil for nothin' and paid their owl
| board.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The C. & A. Railroad Company
to-day shut the water off from the
Wabash mains, and that company
is now making arrangements with
the Water-works for a supply.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

DON'T fail to call at Blum's and
see their full line of seal plush
cloaks. They are just what you
want-neat, var and stylish.
Don't buy till you have called at
Blum's and examined goods and
prices. 1t will pay you. d&w It,
Miss Maggie Lockridge and Mr.
James S. Willingham were mar
ried by Squire Bass at $50 last
evening, at the office OF the Squire
in the West Block.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Clarence Buell., formerly of this
CITY. has returned from England,
where he has been for the past six
months, with Buffalo Bills Wild
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Rodgers, who was confined in
Jail here on a charge of murder
committed in Montgomery, has
taken a change of venue to this
county,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
Lincoln, Kansas.

The following persons from this
city will attend the Gibbs Buckner
nuptials in Paris at II a. M, to-
day. Mr.. and Mrs. DIR. Nc
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. c.. E.
Purnell, Misses Gibbs, Miss Belle
Fentem, Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Hous-
ton, Messrs. J. G.. Trimble, L. S.
Wilson, E. r. Cunningham, j. A.
Glandon, B. +. Dobyns and H. F,
Woodward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The Audrain County Medical
Society met at the office of DR..
Lemon Saturday evening. Matters
of general interest were reported
and discussed by the members.
The meeting was a full and inter.
esting one.
c. Y. Trice, of Butler, Kansas,
is in the city, and can be found al
the residence of Joel Guthrie. Mr..
Trice is agent for Butler county
Kansas, lands.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The Chicken pie social at the
Liberty street NJ. Il. Church last
evening was a success The at
tendance was good, and the affair
thoroughly enjoyed by all who
were present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Henry Delphine, colored, was
fined s12.S5 by Judge Tomlinson
this afternoon for stoning the resi-
dence of Edward Carberry, in East
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Miss Agnes Herndon and her
most excellent company of rs ladies
and gentlemen of recognized ability
will produce their latest comedy
drama, in A acts, entitled: "The
Commercial Tourists Bride" at
Opera House, Wednesday eve.,
Nov. q.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

VIM. Chaplin, formerly of this
city, has returned from Kansas
City, and in working in the harness
establishment of James Pasqueth
& Son.
Miss Lama Smith has been
voted organist at the Promenade
Street Baptist Church to fill the
vacancy made by Mrs. Hands.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

a reporter for this paper stood
on the old bridge for fifteen min
utes this afternoon. Every vehicle
that passed over shock the strue-
ture alarmingly, while a foot-pas-
senger, walking at an ordinary,
regular gait, would move the bridge
perceptibly. A new bridge is
needed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

The funeral sermon of Joel A.
Stephens and wife will be preached
at Liberty church the first Sunday
in November, the 9th, by Ed. j..
Chrisman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Sholtze's Monarch Minstrel Co,
comprising 80 genuine cork celebri-
ties. the famous black birds of
America, viii appear at Opera
| House soon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
The ladies ofthe Christian church

The ladies ofthe Christian church
will give a free lunch and social in
the Sunday School room next
Thursday afternoon, Nov. Bird, at
p O'Clock. Every lady, old and
young, of the congregation is cor
daily invited to be present at that
hour and spend a pleasant after
Noon T4-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
to them that way

Lincoln county, Kansas, IS the
best place in the West TODAY fo1
investments in Real Estat,. 1t is
one of the finest counties in the
State. The U. ?. r. r. has just
completed it's line and the Santa
Fe and Rock Island r. RS, are
now constructing their lines which
will be completed within a few
months. For full information adj.
dress the Banner Land & Loan Co.
E. S. BOWER, Sec'y.,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
ron SALE BY ALL LEADING MEacHAHTa.

WARNER BROS,a % o.;a s:s 81; 4: =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03
SeaI Plush sieakS

K. H. HERMAN, Record
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-11-03

Secretary of State.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-26

We have rescued the state from bankruptcy
and maintained and advanced her credit 10
the highest point il has ever reached We
have Ia rgely reduced the public bonded debt
we have cut down the interest charge SO as Z"
make. each year. a saving on That account
alone of Ss..2o0; we have stopped The decline
of the aggregate Of the personal property of
IRE sta or the duplicate for taxation; We
have largely increased that aggregate. and
thus, by bringing new values on the duplicate,
hav. reduced the burdens that previously
rested on the lands and other visible property
of the state. We have greatly checked the
growth of local indebtedness. and have. bs
taxing the liquor traffic. relieved the annual
burdens Of local taxation 10 the extent OF 81
Vp.aa. We have secured honest elections in
all the cities. and We have once more given
Cincinnati a creditable government and a
good pame-GoUerHOr FordksT's opening speech al
Cdidtrel
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-26

The Ohio colored people are making q
mistake in demanding admission to the
schools intended exclusively for white chill
dr.n. Whether the law be just or not. a.
W lether or not the colored schools be
t,at they should be. the first duty OF the
coIored people to themselves. as well as to
their country and their friends. Is to obey
the law-and the law of Ohio provides that
there shall be separate schools for two races.
Ii tho law is bad or not well administered,
ie colored people ought to agitate. but they
are not wise TO endeavor 10 break the law
bv demanding admission to schools pro
yided for white children.-New York Mail
aud Express.
The accomplished editor of the Mail aud
Express has made a mistake. The Ohio
black laws were abolished last winter. and
black children have equal legal rights with
white children i'm all school buildings. We
have no schools in Ohio ''intented exclu-
siyely for white children aud none exclu-
siyeIy for black children. The Ohio legis-
lature has abolished all distinctions, what
ever. and all men Of conscience and princi-
ple have Q right to be proud of the Buckeye
State.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-26

wuuIu pay the forfeit. After a bit we
were ready. The men had not moved.
For about a minute l lost my nerve. II
seemed a horrible thing TO do. Had !
been alone / believe l would have re-
Tented. The miner seemed to read my
thoughts, and he put his mouth to my
ear and whispered:
Remember how they shot the ranch
man, and remember that they take our
every shilling"
We poised the stones on the edge OF the
cliff, and at whispered Now" from
him We dropped them. heard them
strike, and drew back. He peered over,
and after moment recovered his balance
and said:
Now we can 60 down! Those Chaps
will never rob another coachr'
1t took us longer to 60 down than to
Lome up, but We made the descent in
safety, and walked around to and up the
rift The fire had nearly died out. We
replenished it and then saw that both
men were dead. 1t was horrible sight,
and one do not care to describe. Our
rocks had fallen squarely down on their
heads, and you can imagine the result.
There was a dry, airy cave but few feet
away, and the gang had made the place =
rendezvous for q long time. We recov-
cred every dollar our coach had been
robbed Of and more than rs much again.
which had been taken from others. This
:sve had big supply Of firearms, blan-
kets and provisions, and in u mail bag
hanging on the wall were ten gold and
silver watches. We got altogether six
teen watches, five or six valuable pins
and firearms worth at least 5000 We
not only secured the wealth, but we made
an even divide and kept every dollar of it.
An attempt was made in Stockton to COM
pei us to ''divvy" with several people who
had been robbed, but it was failure. As
the tourist was out Of ready cash we gave
him $500, but We would not even sell tho
lieutenant back his watch at any price.
1t was told all over the slope that our
haul amounted to $25,OOO II it did We
earned every dollar Of it, besides wiping
out bad gang and leaving the stage line
clear for the next six months.-New
York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-26

This DR.. Mctilynn, who has been az.
plauded by lot Of Methodist ministers in
New York. in letter to his archbishop.
printed:December 20, 1885. said:
Nv doctrine about the land has been
made clear in speeches, in reported inter
views. and in published articles. and re-
peat il here. l have taught, and l shall
continue 10 teach. In speeches and writings.
as long as live, that land is the rightful
property Of people In common. and that
private ownership of land is against justice
no matter BY what civil or ecclesiastical laws
il may bs sanctioned. and would bring
about instantly. il could. such change Os
laws all the world over as would CONFTS-
CATE pricdtc property Ia land ,cithOut
one penny Of compensation Ia the mis-
called Otrncrs.
What do these Msthodists mean: The
carrying ont of McGlynn's theories would
take away from hundreds OF Springfield
workingmen. the city lots they have earned
by the sweat Of their faces, and have paid
for out of their scanty earnings. What
kind of a labor" champion Is this Nc
Giynn? Evidently . rattleheaded zeaIot
who doesn't know what he says, or would
he rohber and thief. The personal and
property rights of the citizen-whether .
millionaire or q day-laborer-are to be re-
speciad and protected in this country for
all time to come. That is what the
United States government was organized
for. and what 1t is maintained for.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-26

There are very few men who do not
pride themselves on always having the
correct time: and wonderful and delicate
mechanisms are devised to enable them to
do so. But the more delicate chronom-
eter is made, the more subject it becomes
10 arrangement. and unless it be kept
always perfectly clean. it soon loses its
usefulness What wonder. then, that the
human machine-so much more delicate
and intricate than any work Of man
should require to be kept thoroughly
cleansed. The liver Is the main-spring of
this complex structure. and on the iinpuri-
ties left in the blood by . disOrdered liver,
depend most of the ills that flesh is heir To-.
Even consumption (which is lung g-scrofula)
is traceable to the imperfect action Of this
organ. Kidney diseases, skin diseases.
sick headache. heart disease, drOpsy, and .
long catalogue of grave maladies have
their origin in torpid. or sluggish liver.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. by
establishing healthy, normal action Of the
liver. acts as cure and preventive Of these
diseases,